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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.98, 1,903.67 and 859.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.98, 1,903.67 and 859.16 is: 1,287.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.98 : 1,903.67 = 859.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.98/1,903.67 = 859.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.98x = 1,903.67 × 859.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.98x = 1,635,559.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,559.27/1,269.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.86

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